WATSON ROAD, S61 1JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S61 1JS

WATSON ROAD, S61 1JS, Rotherham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This S61 1JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S61 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S61 1JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S61 1JS, encompassing approximately 3403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S61 1JS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Great Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wilding Way with total crimes: 3
  • Eilam Close with total crimes: 2

WATSON ROAD, S61 1JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7028.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5316.67%
Other theft22.060.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.35150.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.7620.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.05166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.35-16.67%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-57.14%
Public order20.88100.00%
Other theft20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.88250.00%
Other theft52.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.18-57.14%
Public order10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4057.14%
Vehicle crime73.2340.00%
Other theft42.06100.00%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.05-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47300.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1760.00%
Vehicle crime42.35-20.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.470.00%
Vehicle crime51.470.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S61 1JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wilding Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eilam Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bradgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alexandra Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bradgate Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leybourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1